Ontario Legislature Breaks for the Summer: Top Three Takeaways from the Spring Sitting

The Ontario legislature rose for summer last night, ending the first legislative session of Premier Doug Ford’s third term. The break follows six weeks of heated debate on the measures chosen by the government to be their top priorities.  Here are Counsel’s top three takeaways from this legislative session:   1.The Government has Decided to Take […]

Manitoba’s Productive but Heated Legislative Session Wraps for Summer

After an all-night sitting, the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba ended the 2nd Session of the 43rd Legislature this morning after weeks of debate on legislative proposals and question periods focused on health care wait times, property taxes, public safety, and affordability.    The session concluded with Manitoba in a declared state of emergency, as uncontrollable […]

Smith Shuffles Cabinet: Key Players Remain, but New Assignments Highlight Refreshed Priorities

Today, Premier Danielle Smith announced her first major cabinet shuffle at the midpoint of the UCP’s mandate, signaling a strategic reset for the second half of her term.   First up, the Ministers who remain in their existing portfolios:   Ministers Remaining Hon. Mike Ellis – Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services  Hon. […]